February 2013

February 28, 2013

Your
photos are one of your most priceless possessions and are the
starting point of your family’s history. Most people say that if a
fire happened in their house, they would first make sure all family
members were safe, then their pets, and then their photos.
Everything else can be replaced – your memories can’t.

February 26, 2013

Recently Donna brought in her gorgeous dog Breagh for a portrait sitting in our Studio. This was a gift for her husband for Valentine's Day. So cute so I thought I'd share a few of the images. You can bring your pets into the studio for a portrait of just them or with you or your family. Call us at 604-463-3654 to book.

Bring the photos you have taken with your
camera into Photoshop Elements. You can then organize them in many ways
and make them look great. Photoshop Elements maintains information about
imported photos in a catalog to help you find or organize them easily.

In the Organizer workspace, click Import and select From Camera or Card Reader.

In the Photo Downloader dialog box under Source, select where to copy/import from using the Get Photos From drop-down list.

Use default settings, or set the options in the Import Settings area.

Click Get Media.

Click OK in the Files Successfully Copied dialog box.

Note:

If Elements Organizer is launched while copying the photos, click Yes in the Files Successfully Copied box.

First I make my design in illustrator and save it in .svg file, I
import it in the Silhouette software, I have the Designer Edition so I
can import my own design. Than, I cut the Frisket, it's like a thin
vinyl but it's transparent. I peel off the part I don't want and I
transfert the Frisket on the paper card to hide what I don't want to
paint and after I paint the exposed parts using the airbrush. If I want a
texture like gold on the card, I make it in the same way as the
design.

For the envelope, I design a series of holes around the edge to embroider by hand.

February 16, 2013

February 14, 2013

We've got exciting news to share! If you've been lacking in the creative mojo, or wondering how youcan get more life from the stamps you already own... or you just want to spend a day with a bunch ofsuper-cool crafty people, then look no further!

My friend Lain Ehmann of True Scrap has pulled together six of the hottest stamping companiesaround to offer a full day of inspiration and fun, such as Technique Tuesday, Lawn Fawn, Simon SaysStamp, and three more. They'll be revealing all their best stamping tips, tricks, techniques, and secretsin the ground-breaking True Stamp event.

True Stamp is a one-day, online, LIVE event on March 9. Yep, that's right – all six instructors willcome to YOU via the magic of the Internet in a state-of-the-art web room. You'll watch classdemonstrations, chat with instructors and other students, and have the time of your stampy life – allwithout leaving home (or even changing out of your PJs!).Register here

One of our most requested photo courses is our all day Photo Safari class. It is back this March!

(photo courtesy of mapleridge.ca)

Photo Safari Nature Edition - Cliff Falls

Date: Sun, March 10, 2013 from 9am to 5pm

Cost: $100 per person, maximum 20 participants

Join Ron S at Photo Express to start the day with a talk introducing what you will be doing throughout the day, with a focus on what to look for and how to look for it. Then off you will go on your safari adventure through
the Cliff Falls area of Kanaka Creek Regional Park, taking photos all
the way. Test out some of the latest gear with your camera, then come
back to Photo Express to share your photos with everyone. Your favourite
photo will become an 8x10 canvas wrap print to put on your wall. More
details to come soon!

February 11, 2013

Thought you might be interested in a Free webinar on stitching on your pages? Lain over at Layout A Day is hosting a Free Webinar Feb 13th (register even if you can't make it, as the recording will be up for a bit)

February 08, 2013

Do you have VHS tapes that you would still like to be able to watch? How about 8mm digital tapes from your video camera that you have never watched and enjoyed? Time to gather at least 10 of them and bring them in to Photo Express where we will transfer them to DVD for you.

When you bring in 10 or more tapes, they are only $15 ea! Great deal, so clean out your cupboards. Special valid until the end of February.

February 06, 2013

We know that the most versatile and downright fun paper crafting supply is our stamps. But eventhough we love them dearly, sometimes we look at them and think, “Okay, now what?” Despite thelove, there are times when the inspiration just isn't there.

When it comes right down to it, nothing is better for revving up that mojo than learning from “themasters.” Watching real experts demonstrate unique techniques and projects is a sure-fire way to rev upthe inspiration. But who has the time or money to travel all over the country to take classes?

Well, you don't have to! Let me introduce... True Stamp!

True Stamp is the only event to offer the best in LIVE stamping instruction, brought right to you viayour computer. That's right, no need to pack up all your supplies. No need to leave the family. No needto eat lousy convention center food. Instead, the classes come right to YOU. Just log in from yourcomputer and be treated to classes from six amazing sponsors, teaching you the latest and greatestskills and techniques to get your creative stampy juices flowing. And it's all recorded so you can watchagain and again after the event!

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and get stamping, then check out True Stamp here:

Join six amazing instructors on March 9 for a full day of stampy fun!********True StampMarch 9, 2013Hosted by Lain Ehmann of True Scrap LLCRegister here:********Typically, it would cost hundreds of dollars to track these amazing instructors down and take classesfrom them individually. But you'll get all six classes for less than $100*!

Hope to see you on March 9,

P.S.*Because this is a brand-new event, we have a rockin' special for early bird registrations! Sign upby Feb. 8 and SAVE $50! That means you'll get access to all six classes, plus full replays, plus extragoodies, for only $47.(That is under $8 per class!)